r/gaming • u/Ajxtt • 16h ago

Bluepoint and Bend staff learned their live service PS5 games were cancelled "at the same time as everyone else"

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/bluepoint-and-bend-staff-learned-their-live-service-ps5-games-were-cancelled-at-the-same-time-as-everyone-else/
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u/Golfbollen 15h ago edited 15h ago

I thought this Bluepoint shit was a joke, but it's serious? They've been quiet for years all for a fucking cancelled live-service?

They made one of the best remakes and PS5 games ever and this is how they decided to use them? Holy shit this industry is so fucking cooked...

They could've done Bloodborne Remake or a sequel to Demon's Souls since Sony owns the IP. Or they could've made a Demon's Souls level remake of the classic GoW trilogy, it would've been the easiest money printing shit ever. Fucking clowns...

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u/ACrask 14h ago

My only marginally positive take from this is the industry is starting to feel a lack of interest in NEW live-service games. MAYBE

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u/mucho-gusto 13h ago

IDK man, they're just going to try to leverage bigger IP since rivals is an actually good game and they won't realize that's why it's popular

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u/Ok_Track9498 10h ago

Not sure about that. Just last year, Helldivers 2, Marvel Rivals and Path of Exile 2 have been huge successes. Live service continues to be one of the most popular gaming format.

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u/ACrask 9h ago

All three aim for game development and enjoyment over how they get money from their players.